ICONIC ARTIST GROUP XG RETURNS WITH THEIR 2026 WORLD TOUR: THE CORE

Asia stops include Bangkok, Manila, and Taipei

Manila | July 22, 2026 | SM Mall of Asia Arena

Iconic artist group XG (Xtraordinary Genes) has officially announced their highly anticipated XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE. This is the XG’s second world tour, promoting their first full album ‘THE CORE –  核’. The performances will showcase their signature styles, high-energy performances, powerful vocals, sleek choreography and their growth as a global act. 

XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE debuted in Japan to massive demand, with multiple sold out shows in Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya and more. Their tour will feature performances of the group’s most popular and familiar tracks ‘LEFT RIGHT’ and ‘WOKE UP’ and their newer songs – ‘HYPNOTIZE’ and ‘ROCK THE BOAT’. The tour will be heading to Bangkok, Manila and Taipei.

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions, XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN MANILA will be held at SM Mall of Asia Arena. General on sale will take place from April 30 at 12PM local time. Ticket prices are at 16,500/ 15,500/ 10,500/ 9,500/ 8,500/ 6,500/ 3,500 plus ticketing charges. All tickets can be purchased via smtickets.com.

Unbound by innate attributes or predefined frameworks, XG unleashes the power and creativity that lie within each individual’s core. By continuously creating new culture without being constrained by convention, XG seeks to empower people across the world from all walks of life. 

Beginning in 2024, they launched their first world tour, “XG 1st WORLD TOUR ‘The first HOWL,’” holding 47 shows across 35 cities and drawing approximately 400,000 attendees. At the tour’s final show at Tokyo Dome on May 14, 2025, they captivated a crowd of around 50,000. At the “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,” one of the largest music festivals in the U.S., held in April 2025, they were the only Japanese artist to perform, headlined the Sahara stage, and received high acclaim from media in Japan and overseas.

On January 23, 2026, XG released their first full album “THE CORE – 核,” which ranked in the Top 100 of the U.S. Billboard album chart “Billboard 200.” The group will be taking their world tour across North America, UK, Europe and more. Stay tuned for more updates.

XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN ASIA | Tour Stops 

Bangkok 19 July (Sun) IMPACT Arena

Manila 22 July (Wed) SM Mall of Asia Arena

Taipei 17 October (Sat) Taipei Arena

And more is coming soon…

XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE IN MANILA | Show Details 

DateJuly 22, 2026 (Wednesday), 8PM
VenueSM Mall of Asia Arena
On Sale Details ALPHAZ ANNUAL PREMIUM/STANDARD·MONTHLY PAID MEMBERS Pre-Sale:
April 28, 2026 (Tuesday), 10AM – 11:59PM

ALL ALPHAZ MEMBERS (INCLUDING FREE MEMBERS) Pre-Sale:
April 29, 2026 (Wednesday), 10AM – 11:59PM

General Sale:
April 30, 2026 (Thursday), 12PM onwards

All tickets will be available via smtickets.com (https://smtickets.com/)
Ticket Prices To be included 
VIP Package Inclusions  Xtraordinary Version XOne (1) Top Price Reserved TicketExclusive Access to Artist SoundcheckSend-off Event After the ShowCommemorative Tour Laminate & LanyardExclusive Photo-card Collectible (Random)Exclusive Foldable Keychain Shopping Bag
Xtraordinary Version GOne (1) Top Price Reserved TicketExclusive Access to Artist SoundcheckCommemorative Tour Laminate & LanyardExclusive Photo-card Collectible (Random)Exclusive Foldable Keychain Shopping Bag 
Promoted ByAEG Presents Asia and Ovation Productions

About XG

XG (Xtraordinary Genes) is a seven-member artist group consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA. Unbound by innate attributes or predefined frameworks, XG unleashes the power and creativity that lie within each individual’s core.

By continuously creating new culture without being constrained by convention, XG seeks to empower people across the world from all walks of life. They debuted in March 2022 with their first single “Tippy Toes.” Since then, they’ve achieved a series of global milestones, including becoming the first Japanese artist ever to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s “Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter” weekly chart and appearing on the cover of Billboard magazine.

Their second mini album, “AWE,” released in November 2024, marked their first-ever entry on the U.S. Billboard album chart, the Billboard 200. Beginning in 2024, they launched their first world tour, “XG 1st WORLD TOUR ‘The first HOWL,’” holding 47 shows across 35 cities and drawing approximately 400,000 attendees. At the tour’s final show at Tokyo Dome on May 14, 2025, they captivated a crowd of around 50,000. At the “Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,” one of the largest music festivals in the U.S., held in April 2025, they were the only Japanese artist to perform, headlined the Sahara stage, and received high acclaim from media in Japan and overseas.

On January 23, 2026, XG released their first full album “THE CORE – 核,” which ranked in the Top 100 of the U.S. Billboard album chart “Billboard 200.” Since February 2026, they have been on their second world tour, “XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE.”

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About AEG Presents

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across four continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside American Express Presents BST Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience.

AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. 

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About Ovation Productions 

Through the years, Ovation Productions has handled some of the biggest names in live entertainment. It has expanded the markets for international artists in the Philippines by pioneering in all major provincial cities in the country aside from Metro Manila and has been awarded the Trailblazer Award by Filscap. Ovation Productions has recently started ovationtickets.com in partnership with Singapore’s largest ticketing company, Sistic.com.sg and has established Ovation Singapore to expand its global operations. The company has also established BlastTV, an ad-supported streaming platform founded in 2023. With 20+ live channels covering sports and entertainment plus an extensive library of on-demand content including popular TV shows, blockbuster movies, news, and factual entertainment, Blast TV aims to revolutionize the way viewers consume live TV and on-demand programming. 

For more information, visit ovation.ph.

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